Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Skip the blue box and make this Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese instead. Simple, quick, and full of cheesy deliciousness - it'll become a family favorite!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups milk
- 24 ounces Cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces deli American cheese slices chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour until completely smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the milk. Continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened.
- Add the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking well after each addition making sure the cheese is melted before adding more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Stir the elbow macaroni into the cheese sauce until all of the macaroni is well-coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using a mix of cheeses is what gives you the creamiest final dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 876kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1722IU | Calcium: 1101mg | Iron: 1mg
